River City Reading Festival to be September 27, 2008

(Press release: April 23, 2008)

The second annual River City Reading Festival will be Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont.

The festival, a daylong celebration of reading, will again feature author readings, book signings, workshops for all ages, and the return of popular storybook characters. Food vendors and book sales round out the offerings.

Last year’s festival attracted more than 900 attendees and featured appearances by more than 50 authors.

“Everyone had so much fun last year, and this year will be even better,” said festival chair Kassie Edwards. "It is truly a fun day to celebrate books and reading, with something for everyone. Because we’ll have so much going on, we'll use the library meeting space inside and set up tents outside."

Altrusa Club of Lawrence, a service organization that promotes literacy, has joined with several other community organizations to plan, organize, and present the festival, including the Lawrence Public Library, Kansas University Libraries, the KU Department of Teaching and Leadership, Lawrence Arts Center, and the Lawrence school district.

2008 sponsors, in addition to Altrusa Club of Lawrence, include The Ethel and Raymond R. Rice Foundation.

For more information, visit www.rivercityreadingfestival.org.